The map below shows majority race by area in Scotch Plains, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Scotch Plains racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Scotch Plains overall is white, making up 65.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 14.1%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Scotch Plains, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.2% |
Hispanic |
8.4% |
Black |
8.2% |
Asian |
14.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Scotch Plains, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.2% |
Hispanic |
8.4% |
Black |
8.2% |
Asian |
14.1% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
4.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Scotch Plains, NJ
The map below shows diversity in Scotch Plains. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Scotch Plains Diversity Score
95
With a diversity score of 95 out of 100, Scotch Plains is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Scotch Plains's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Scotch Plains.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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